Jake Buffington

Laid new brick for catch basins and man holes on new construction sites

• Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
• Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
• Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
• Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
• Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
• Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
• Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
• Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
• Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
• Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.

• Employed GPS technology to pinpoint baseline, meridian, tier and range coordinates defining boundaries of township residential lots.
• Coordinated with architects, developers and inspectors in developing new construction designs for commercial, residential and industrial developments.
• Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
• Advised architects, contractors and engineers on ideal structure placement given drainage patterns, hydrology and topographical factors.

• Collaborated on cross-functional teams for efficient project management, meeting project deadlines consistently.
• Maintained accurate records of equipment calibration, inspection results, and completed repairs for regulatory compliance purposes.
• Used surveying equipment to grade and measure land profiles before installation of electrical systems.
• Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
• Interpreted scale drawings of new commissions to determine layout of materials and equipment.
• Troubleshot and resolved engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.

• Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
• Gathered, organized and modeled data for reports and presentations.
• Collaborated with engineers, architects, and construction professionals to ensure accurate information was incorporated into designs.
• Utilized GPS technology for efficient data collection, expediting the completion of fieldwork assignments.
• Adapted quickly to changing conditions on job sites, efficiently adjusting plans as needed while maintaining overall project goals.
• Reduced costly errors by meticulously reviewing survey data and ensuring proper documentation.
• Assessed individual survey project needs and planned workflows.
• Achieved increased accuracy in measurements using robotic total stations for complex projects.
• Assisted in training new team members on surveying techniques, fostering a supportive work environment for continued growth.
• Conducted topographic surveys to support land development projects, resulting in successful completion within deadlines.
• Compiled measurement and marker data from plats and drawings using public records to determine geographical boundaries of land parcels and utility locations.
• Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
• Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features.
• Read and used topographical data to complete analysis of land plots and roadways.
• Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying areas for improvement in processes and equipment usage.

• Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
• Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
• Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
• Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
• Worked outside in all weather conditions.
• Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
• Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.